Welcome to a hike through the historic remains of Doodletown. Originally settled in 1762, the name of Doodletown is said to derive from the Dutch Dooddel, or "dead valley", with the "town" suffix added later by English-speaking settlers. Surrounded on three sides by mountains, Doodletown was an isolated village for 200 years; early residents worked as loggers and miners, and the remains of the mines are still visible today. There were also small farms and businesses. Eventually the population dwindled in the mid 20th century, and the remaining homes were purchased through eminent domain so that the land could be incorporated into Bear Mountain State Park. The road was closed and the last remaining structures demolished by the late 60's. Your journey will take you through the remains of the village. There is no particular order for your 5 stops. At each location there will be placards providing information. Recommend good hiking shoes, the walk in and back should take less than two hours.
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